We’re partnering with a highly specialized engineering organization working on advanced, mission-critical systems in a regulated, high-performance environment. As part of a growing team, they’re looking for a Senior FPGA Engineer to contribute to the design and verification of complex digital systems used in cutting-edge applications.

This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging programs where precision, reliability, and innovation are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA solutions using VHDL and SystemVerilog
• Develop and execute robust test benches, including UVM-based verification environments
• Perform simulation, timing analysis, and post place-and-route verification
• Integrate and validate third-party IP cores into larger FPGA architectures
• Work with SoC FPGA platforms and on-chip communication protocols (e.g., AXI, AHB)
• Contribute to full development lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, and validation
• Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and lab-based testing on custom boards
• Optimize designs for performance, power, and resource utilization
• Develop automated test procedures and hardware-in-the-loop validation workflows
• Document design, verification, and test results with clarity and accuracy

Must-Have:

• 8+ years of experience in FPGA design and/or verification
• Strong proficiency in VHDL (synthesizable design and testbench development)
• Experience with FPGA toolchains (e.g., Vivado, Libero or similar)
• Hands-on experience with simulation, timing closure, and verification methodologies
• Knowledge of SystemVerilog and exposure to UVM concepts
• Experience with SoC FPGA architectures and high-speed interfaces
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git-based workflows)
• Strong debugging skills on hardware platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a structured development environment

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with formal verification tools and methodologies
• Familiarity with industry or defense-grade development standards
• Exposure to DSP algorithms (e.g., filters, correlators)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for FPGA development
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or high-level synthesis tools
• Scripting experience (Python, Tcl, or similar)
• Experience with automated test environments and validation frameworks

Work Environment

• Hybrid (4 days onsite)
• 12-month contract (with potential extension or conversion)

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate aligned with experience
• Target range equivalent to approximately $160K–$180K annually

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain government reliability-level clearance
• Must meet Controlled Goods Program (CGP) requirements

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